Urban Family (2015)
Selja is in her thirties and lives in a shared flat with her friends. One day a boy appears at her door; a boy she gave up for adoption sixteen years earlier. Selja has a chance to get to know her son, but at the same time, makes a complete mess of her and her best friends’ lives. Urban Family is a new kind of music film set in the modern-day world.
Director: Oskari Sipola
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Music
Runtime: 108 min
Release Date: August 7, 2015
Cast
- Maria Ylipää - Selja
- Johannes Brotherus - Leo
- Riku Nieminen - Henri
- Pihla Maalismaa - Iisa
- Anu Sinisalo - Maria
- Peter Kanerva - Tomi Tuomijärvi
- Timo Tuominen - Kalle
- Niina Koponen - Tiina
- Olavi Uusivirta - Juho
- Dennis Nylund - Markus
Screenplay
Music: Markus Koskinen
Cinematography: Joonas Pulkkanen
Editing: Antti Reikko
Production: Citizen Jane Productions
Country: Finland
Language: suomi
Original Language: fi
Themes
Pregnancy News: Joy and Anxiety, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son
Keywords
family, chosen family
More Films by Director: Oskari Sipola
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Urban Family about?
- Selja is in her thirties and lives in a shared flat with her friends. One day a boy appears at her door; a boy she gave up for adoption sixteen years earlier. Selja has a chance to get to know her son, but at the same time, makes a complete mess of her and her best friends’ lives. Urban Family is a new kind of music film set in the modern-day world.
- Who directed Urban Family?
- Urban Family was directed by Oskari Sipola.
- Who stars in Urban Family?
- Urban Family stars Maria Ylipää, Johannes Brotherus, Riku Nieminen, Pihla Maalismaa, Anu Sinisalo, Peter Kanerva.
- How long is Urban Family?
- Urban Family has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is Urban Family?
- Urban Family is a Comedy, Drama, Music film.
- Where was Urban Family produced?
- Urban Family was produced in Finland.
- What are the themes of Urban Family?
- The themes of Urban Family include: Pregnancy News: Joy and Anxiety, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son.